Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)

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The Terrace at Midtowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace at Midtowne

991 Abigail WayMidlothian, TX 76065
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ENNIS TRAILS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ENNIS TRAILS

600 S Sonoma TrlEnnis, TX 75119
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Colonial Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Place

2401 Yorkstown DrEnnis, TX 75119
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Midlothian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midlothian

1509 Ridgecrest DrMidlothian, TX 76065

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Lancelot Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancelot Villa

1401 N Clay StEnnis, TX 75119
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Carriage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

606 W Main StWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Northtown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northtown Village

1231 W Us-287 BypWaxahachie, TX 75165

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Emerald Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Gardens

901 N I-45Ennis, TX 75119
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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at ENNIS TRAILS in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $600. The Willows Ennis in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ENNIS TRAILSA11BR,1BA$600
The Willows EnnisA1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$989
Ennis Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Townhouse ApartmentsA1 One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$999
RidgewayA11BR,1BA$1,100
Bluebonnet Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,186
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath Upgraded (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,199
Ensign ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,245
Pecan RidgeB-12BR,2BA$1,250
Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,553. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Silverton Village starting at $1,682 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.35
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Pecan RidgeB-12BR,2BA$1.48
ENNIS TRAILSA11BR,1BA$0.80
Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1.71
Gala at WaxahachieA1/A21BR,1BA$1.71
Bluebonnet Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Ennis Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ellis County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ellis County is at The Emma listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellis County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellis County Apartment is $600 at ENNIS TRAILS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ellis County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellis County is starting from $713 at ENNIS TRAILS.

What is the most affordable Ellis County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellis County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ennis Place Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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